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13 May, 15:28

For the equation - 2 (x+1) = 8, Caitlin distributes the 2 to get, - 2x + 2 = 8. Then she subtracts the 2 from both sides to get - 2x = 6. Lastly she divides both sides by - 2 to get x = -3. Did Caitlin use the distributive property correctly? (Site 2)

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  1. 13 May, 19:02
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    No.

    Step-by-step explanation:

    She wronged in Step 2, - 2x + 2 = 8.

    The correct way is:

    -2 (x+1) = 8

    -2x - 2 = 8
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Home » Mathematics » For the equation - 2 (x+1) = 8, Caitlin distributes the 2 to get, - 2x + 2 = 8. Then she subtracts the 2 from both sides to get - 2x = 6. Lastly she divides both sides by - 2 to get x = -3.
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